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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 640.49 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 640.49 and 254.29 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 640.49 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/640.49 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 640.49 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 162,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,870.20/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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